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pulseEKKO PRO TLF-A Transmitter
4-Care and Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
4.1
General
To operate the pulseEKKO Pro equipment in a geophysical field environment, the user should
exercise the normal care afforded other field instrumentation. Items that require specific
maintenance procedures are listed below together with detailed descriptions of the procedures.
exercise the normal care afforded other field instrumentation. Items that require specific
maintenance procedures are listed below together with detailed descriptions of the procedures.
All the equipment is ‘shower proof’ but will not tolerate total immersion. If the equipment is
immersed in water, open up the affected box, and dry it out before operating. If the equipment is
operated in very humid conditions, open up the boxes occasionally and allow the components to
dry out. Condensation inside the console may occur in cold, wet climates. If condensation is
seen, open up the console and dry out before applying power.
immersed in water, open up the affected box, and dry it out before operating. If the equipment is
operated in very humid conditions, open up the boxes occasionally and allow the components to
dry out. Condensation inside the console may occur in cold, wet climates. If condensation is
seen, open up the console and dry out before applying power.
The interior of the console can become very hot very quickly if exposed to strong, direct sunlight.
High temperatures can affect system electronics and may lead to failures. Try to keep the
console well insulated against extreme temperatures. If a suspected heat failure does occur, stop
the system and allow it to cool down before retrying.
High temperatures can affect system electronics and may lead to failures. Try to keep the
console well insulated against extreme temperatures. If a suspected heat failure does occur, stop
the system and allow it to cool down before retrying.
The equipment is housed in heavy duty boxes and can withstand a reasonable amount of
physical abuse. Items that are particularly sensitive to damage are the following.
physical abuse. Items that are particularly sensitive to damage are the following.
4.2
Radar Unit
If operated in dusty conditions the console receptacles and fiber optic sockets may become dusty
inside. In such conditions open the unit up on a regular basis and blow out or vacuum all the
dust. It is best to place the plastic connector plugs into the receptacles when not in use.
inside. In such conditions open the unit up on a regular basis and blow out or vacuum all the
dust. It is best to place the plastic connector plugs into the receptacles when not in use.
4.3
Battery Power Requirements
The pulseEKKO Pro console is designed to operate from a 12 volts DC, 3 to 4 amp source such
as batteries or power supply. The input voltage tolerance is 10.2 volts to 15 volts. The console
draws 1 amp.
as batteries or power supply. The input voltage tolerance is 10.2 volts to 15 volts. The console
draws 1 amp.
The transmitter employs one or two 12-volt batteries and draw less than 1 amp. They will, under
normal conditions, run for 4 hours or more on a pair of 2.3 AH batteries. Sets of rechargeable
lead-acid batteries are provided with the system for the transmitter.
normal conditions, run for 4 hours or more on a pair of 2.3 AH batteries. Sets of rechargeable
lead-acid batteries are provided with the system for the transmitter.
4.4
Transmitter and Receiver Battery Maintenance
The pulseEKKO Pro transmitter both use one or two 12-volt sealed lead acid batteries. If they
are maintained in a charged condition they will give long life and reliable service. Improper use
and maintenance will greatly reduce their life.
are maintained in a charged condition they will give long life and reliable service. Improper use
and maintenance will greatly reduce their life.
Sealed lead acid batteries should NEVER be left in a discharged condition for any period of time.
Charge the batteries as soon as possible after use.
Charge the batteries as soon as possible after use.